Templeton Primary School

Crestdale Road, Wantirna 3152

Telephone 9801 7450 Facsimile 9800 3547

Email templeton.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au TERM 2 Week 10

27th June 2019

Pride in Performance

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TERM 2

Thursday 27th June Grade 6 Musical Night 2 Forest Hill College Theatre

Friday 28th June Free Dress Crazy Hair Day—gold coin donation

End of Term 2—Finish 2.30pm

TERM 3

Monday 15th July Term 3 Commences

Friday 19th July Junior Hooptime

Thursday 1st August Grade 3 Excursion Craftpower

Grade 5 Excursion Scienceworks

Friday 2nd August Senior Hooptime

Friday 16th August Athletics

Monday 26th August Grade 4 Excursion Scienceworks

Tuesday 27th –29th August Professor Maths

Friday 30th August Summer Sports Day #1

2020 Prep Transition Session #1

Thursday 5th September Grade 1 Excursion Scienceworks

Friday 6th September 2020 Prep Transition Session #2

Monday 9th-11th September Grade 6 Camp

Wednesday 11th September Prep Excursion Healesville

Friday 13th September 2020 Prep Transition Session #3

Saturday 14thSeptember State School Spectacular Melbourne Arena

Monday 16th September Grade 5 Incursion Stop Everything & Read

Friday 11th October 2020 Prep Transition Session #4

Friday 18th October 2020 Prep Transition Session #5

Friday 25th October 2020 Prep Transition Session #6

Monday 28th October Grade 5 Excursion Chinese Museum

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

THIS WEEK’S CLASSROOM VISIT

It was P Week last week and the famous Prep ‘P’ song was in full voice. It was also pyjama day with preps and many teachers taking the opportunity to wear their pyjamas to school on a cold wintery day!

This week we held our Grade 6 production, Rock Bottom. For those of you who were able to watch the

show, there is no need to describe how fabulous it was. For those that missed it, get yourself a copy of

the DVD!

Congratulations to our team of teachers, parents, students and of course, Mrs Pam Wood and Mrs Kristy

Phang – our wonderful directors!

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

STAFFING NEWS

As the term comes to an end, we farewell Mrs Brooke McKee and in doing so we wish her and her

husband Blaed all the best as we all eagerly await the arrival of their new addition to their family. Maddy

Nelson will be returning to Templeton to teach 5B for the remainder of the year.

Mrs Wingate will be on leave all of next term and will be covered by Mrs Marni Cousins, whilst Mrs

Cunningham will also be taking leave for the first five weeks of Term 3. 3C will be covered by Mrs Karen

Neil.

Ms Forrest and Ms McGrath will have an extended break in the first week of Term 3 and will be covered

by Mrs Linda Ross and Mrs Anitta Merbach respectively, whilst Ms Potter will be away for a few weeks

early in the term as well.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

A reminder that our holiday program will be operating throughout the July holidays. For further

information regarding the program and events being held during the holidays, please contact Camp

Australia at www.campaustralia.com.au for further details.

HOLIDAY READING

One particular piece of research presented earlier this month at the Education State School Leadership

Conference (from Dr Douglas Fisher at San Diego University ) really struck a chord. The message was

about how daily reading impacts learning outcomes:

This research goes to show how big an impact daily reading has (and why a major aspect of our homework program is based on regular home reading). As parents we have a big responsibility to support our children’s reading development. The best thing that you can do to help your child is to make a daily time to enjoy books together. For the younger students this means finding a time to sit on the couch together or snuggle up in bed to read together each day. Reading in the younger years will often be mum or dad reading aloud to a child as they begin to make connections themselves and start to join in. Home reading books give our students the opportunity to have a go themselves and to practice what they are being taught at school.

Words Per Year Reading Time Per Day Score on Standardised Test

Student A 1,800,000 words 20 mins per day 90th percentile

Student B 282,000 words 5 mins per day 50th percentile

Student C 8,000 words 1 min per day 10th percentile

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

There are many things to learn including knowing that the picture gives a clue as to what the words are

about, when we read we start from the left and move to the right, and that one word I say is one word I

point to. Whenever we read, what we say should always make sense. If it doesn’t, we need to have

another try. Reading is about making meaning from print. Whenever your child ‘self-corrects’ (has

another go when something doesn’t sound right), we should praise them so they get into the habit of

knowing this is what good readers do. If you find it hard to not stop and correct every little word (which

holds up the flow of the reading), you might encourage your child to read to a pet these holidays.

Hearing mum and dad read a great story aloud should not be restricted just to the younger grade levels

either. In the upper grades we constantly read great novels, poems or extracts to the students at school

to model how good readers make sense of what they read. As a parent, you can have a big effect on how

your child perceives reading – do they see you reading for pleasure as well as to find an answer for a

question you have? Have you read aloud to them your favourite books from when you were their age?

Catching a loved ones’ enthusiasm for reading rubs off!

In the middle and upper grades parents can help their children to become ‘thinkers’ as they read.

Learning to read becomes less about being able to ‘say out loud what the words are’ (decoding) and

moves to ensuring we comprehend or understand what we have read. You can help your child greatly by

discussing stories with them.

There are different kinds of questions you can ask your child during and after reading to help guide their

understanding. Questions which help to find answers that are directly stated in a book could start with:

What happened…? How many…? How did…? Who…? What is…? Which…?

Questions which help children to think a little more deeply and start to ‘read between the lines’ by

thinking about what the author is telling us may include: Why did…? What was…? What do you think

about…? Can you explain…? How was this similar to…?

We can help children to think even more deeply about what they are reading by discussing what they

think, feel and wonder about what they read. Some good questions to ask about this level of thinking are:

How would you…? Do you agree…? What would have happened if…? How might…? What effect does…? If

you were…? What would you…?

Being able to read is a gateway to being a life-long learner, so consider using the holidays as a chance to

connect with your children through daily opportunities to read.

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

ANAPHYLAXIS

Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening. The most

common allergens in school-aged children are peanuts, eggs, tree nuts (e.g. cashews), cow’s milk, fish

and shellfish, wheat, soy, sesame, latex, certain insect stings and medication. We have twelve students

who have Anaphylaxis. This means that these students suffer severe allergic reactions to certain foods

and factors in the environment. Their allergic reactions can be life threatening.

I would like to remind parents and students that, as part of the school’s Anaphylaxis Action Plan, under

no circumstances should food be shared or swapped with any other children at school. I am asking all

parents to please reinforce this issue with their children at home.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCMENTS

UNIFORM

In the cold weather it is important that our students dress warmly in correct Templeton uniform. Our

parents and staff, have very high expectations of our students wearing correct uniform; 98% of our

students follow our guidelines perfectly and I acknowledge you for that. Only uniform purchased from

our Uniform Shop is School Council approved, cheap versions bought at Target are not approved.

Although they match the description they don’t match the quality, style and colour. A reminder that

Templeton beanies and scarves can be purchased from our uniform shop for $7.00 each. Although not

sold at the moment, green gloves are preferred on those very cold mornings!

For the 2%, the holidays are a great opportunity to raise the standard of dress to meet our community

expectations for Semester 2. Summer dresses, jewellery and shorts in particular are on our radar!

A reminder that we finish at 2.30pm tomorrow, last day of Term 2.

On behalf of all the staff we would like to wish all students and families a wonderful holiday. It has been

a great Term 2 and we look forward to what Term 3 will bring.

If you see anyone acting suspiciously or inappropriately around the school, please contact the Police on

000, Knox Police Station on 9881 7000 or the Emergency Management area of the Department of

Education and Training (DET) on ph 9589 6266.

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

We look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday 15th July.

I leave you with a snap shot of our Prep team at the end of term excursion at Taskworks. I trust they will come back in better condition after a well earned break! Happy holidays everyone!!

Rod McKinlay Principal

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Recently there have been several occasions where payments have not been received in time for

planned student activities causing disruption and uncertainty to students and staff on the day of the

event. To alleviate this disruption please note that in future all payments for camps, sports or

activities that are posted on Xuno must be paid by the due by date.

The majority of parents have taken up the opportunity to pre-pay for all excursions by paying the Bulk

Excursion Levy (BEL) of $125. After paying the BEL all that is required is permission to be given for

each event on the Xuno portal. This option is still available.

Late payments may not be accepted unless authorised prior to the due date.

Pamela Raines—Business Manager

Congratulations to the following students!

Prep

Arvin S—PF for participating enthusiastically in Maths.

Chelsea T—PG for your great writing this week.

Skylie T—PS for trying your best at all times.

Ava N—PZ for always being enthusiastic.

Grade 1

Sienna C—1C for working hard on writing sentences.

Celine Z—1R for showing great improvement in writing.

Matteo M—1S for working well in Maths this week.

Anya C—1S for being a helpful member of our grade.

Stuart H—1W for being a Phonogram Superstar.

Ethan L—1W for great work this semester.

Grade 2

Noor A– 2D for great effort with your handwriting.

Joshua T—2J for excellent Show and Tell this week.

Ella Z—2M for coming to school with a big smile.

Priyala B—2W for being enthusiastic with all class tasks.

Alecia F—2W for great charity work.

Grade 6

Laura S—6D for working hard to improve yourself.

Holly W—6P for improving in all areas. Well done.

FREE DRESS & CRAZY HAIR DAY

GOLD COIN DONATION

RAISING FUNDS FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS

FRIDAY 28TH JUNE

TEMPLETON IS TURNING 40!

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday April 18th 2020

Celebrating 40 years of Templeton Primary School at our

Family Fun Day on Saturday April 18th 2020

Where: Templeton Primary

Time: 10am -5pm

Rides, BBQ, Food Vans, Devonshire Tea, Market Stalls, Lucky Dips,

Entertainment (Local and Global), Raffles, Games, Competitions, Craft

Activities and a Petting Zoo

Our enthusiastic committee of parents and staff are working hard. There will be plenty

of opportunities for families to help out on the day. Our volunteer coordinator is

Sharon Swalling and to sign up to help please contact her via email on

sharonswalling2@gmail.com

We are calling for volunteers who are handy with the BBQ tongs, happy to sell drinks,

snacks, ride tickets and run games.

Mrs Andrea Edwards—Assistant Principal

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2019

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge has begun and it is an expectation that all Templeton Primary School students will take part. It is not a competition, but a personal challenge for children to read or experience a set number of books by August 23rd 2019.

To complete the challenge, students in Prep to Grade 2 will experience 30 books with their teachers at school, and students in Grades 3 - 6 are challenged to read 15 books. Therefore it is not necessary for students in the junior school (Prep - 2) to add books to their lists themselves.

Students in Grades 3 - 6 can add books to their list online by logging on using the website below, or via the direct link on the Templeton website. Usernames and passwords will be handed out by classroom teachers.

Once the challenge is completed students will need to print out their book list, have it signed by a parent or guardian to confirm books have been read and then give it to their teacher. All children who meet the challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier.

For more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, please visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/prc

Good luck and happy reading!

Miss Laura Horne

Premiers’ Reading Challenge Coordinator

"MENTAL ARITHMETIC WITH ABACUS"

PROGRAM

FOR PRE-SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

This is a “Whole Brain Development” program, students will learn mental and manual calculations ( addition, sub-

traction, multiplication & division ) by using abacus with speed and accuracy. We organise Annual International

Abacus Grading Examination with ISO 9001 : 2008 award certificate.

The program will help the young school children (age 4 – 12 years) :

· Increase their Interest and Understanding in Mathematics

· Enhance their Imaging Ability, Memory Power & Creativity

· Exploring their Intelligence in the early age stage

· Train to achieve Concentration of Mind

· Enhance Thinking Skills, Reasoning, Judging and Application Abilities

· Enhance Speedy and Accuracy in Learning Habits

Time: Tues 3 : 45 pm - 4 : 45 pm (School Term)

Thurs 3 : 45 pm - 4 : 45pm (School Term)

Fri 3 : 45 pm - 4 : 45pm (School Term)

Venue: Templeton Primary School, Crestdale Road, Wantirna, Vic 3152

Instructors: Jasmine Loh & Samuel Low (Experienced since 2008)

If you are interested in this program for your child, please contact:

Jasmine : 04 3528 7324 Email: abacusforkids@yahoo.com

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兒童珠心算新班招生

兒童學習珠心算學, 有助左右腦均衝發展, 可剌激兒童腦力, 增強兒童的

記憶力,形像力及思考能力, 使兒童的計算能力, 反應力, 專注力有很大的幫助.

每年辦理一次國際珠心算檢定考試,並頒發國際鑑定 ISO 9001 : 2008 證書.

時間: 逢星期二 (學期間) 3:45pm–4:45pm

逢星期四 (學期間) 3:45pm–4:45pm

逢星期五 (學期間) 3:45pm–4:45pm

地點: Templeton Primary School, Crestdale Road, Wantirna, Vic 3152

語言: 英語 對象: 4-12 歲

導師: Jasmine Loh 及 Samuel Low 自2008年,有多年珠心算教學經驗

有興趣者請電 : Jasmine 04 3528 7324